Arizona Trailblazers Hiking Club
Sandy’s Canyon Day Hike
when |
Trip Report :
May 16, 2020
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Trip Report :
August 25, 2018
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Trip Report :
July 8, 2017
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Trip Report :
August 23, 2014
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Trip Report :
June 25, 2011
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Trip Report :
September 16, 2010
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where |
Flagstaff |
the hike |
The trail leads us along the rim of Sandy’s Canyon with great views of
a large lava field with Mount Elden in the distance.
We proceed down into Sandy’s Canyon and join the Arizona Trail.
As we approach the entrance to Walnut Canyon we bear left on the Arizona Trail
and climb up (on trail) to the Fisher Point overlook and then return.
At this point we decide if we proceed toward Walnut Canyon to the main cave
or return to the trailhead.
A lot depends upon the weather.
It could be hot or it could be stormy.
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distance |
8 miles |
EC |
+-800' elevation change |
elevations |
6837' (canyon rim) to 6580' (Walnut Creek) |
time |
5-6 hours |
rating |
"C"
Rate yourself as a hiker. |
on trail |
100% — Sandy’s Canyon Trail,
Arizona Trail passage #31 |
dogs? |
no |
type |
round trip |
starting at |
Sandy’s Canyon Trailhead |
35° 7.710' N, 111° 36.110' W [NAD27]
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cost |
The club also allows voluntary contributions of $5 per non-member. |
weather |
Flagstaff |
meet in Flagstaff |
If you are meeting us in Flagstaff, be at the Circle K, 3350 Lake Mary Rd. at I-17,
by 8:30. See map.
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drive |
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Go north on I-17 about 124 miles and take exit 339 for Lake Mary Road. |
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The Circle K is on the north side of the road. Stop here for others to join
the caravan.
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Travel 5.1 miles southeast on Lake Mary Road to the left turn for Sandy’s
Canyon Trailhead. The trailhead is at the end of the road to the right.
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